Akira
Akira Ransomware hits Apache OpenOffice, Conduent data Breach and Clearview AI data legal hassles
Akira Ransomware Targets Apache OpenOffice The Akira Ransomware group has claimed responsibility for stealing sensitive data from the servers of Apache OpenOffice, the open-source office suite managed by the Apache Software Foundation and comparable to Microsoft Office. According to the group, approximately 23GB of data was exfiltrated, including employee information such as phone numbers, contact […]
Google data breach and Akira ransomware disables Microsoft Defender
Google Confirms Data Breach After Cyber Attack Targeting Salesforce Google has announced that it became a victim of a cyber attack after its Salesforce instance was compromised, leading to a data breach affecting several corporate clients. The tech giant revealed that the breach was carried out by a hacking group known as Shiny Hunters (also […]
Akira Ransomware attack shuts down 158-year-old KNP Logistics business in UK
In a tragic turn of events, KNP, a historic logistics company operating out of Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom, has been forced to cease its operations. The closure, which leaves roughly 700 employees jobless for the foreseeable future, is a result of a crippling file-encrypting malware attack attributed to the Akira ransomware gang. This cyberattack, […]
Akira Ransomware attack on Hitachi Vantara Servers
Hitachi Vantara, the global technology powerhouse and a subsidiary of Japan-based Hitachi, was targeted by the notorious Akira Ransomware gang last weekend, forcing the company to take drastic measures. In a bid to contain the spread of the malware, Hitachi Vantara was compelled to take several of its servers offline. This cyberattack has prompted the […]
Akira Ransomware shifts focus to SMBs
Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under the assumption that cybercriminals won’t target them, believing their data or systems lack the value to entice hackers. After all, these businesses often can’t afford the hefty ransoms that typically interest cyber attackers. However, this misconception is increasingly outdated. Hackers have shifted their tactics and are now […]
Akira Ransomware encryption breached with cloud computing
Ransomware attacks have become one of the most feared cyber threats in recent times. Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging sophisticated technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to execute highly effective and near-flawless attacks. The growing sophistication of these attacks makes them difficult to counter, leaving many victims with no option but to pay hefty ransoms to regain […]
Akira Ransomware is now targeting legacy servers of defunct companies
In a disturbing yet intriguing development, cyber criminals have once again demonstrated their capacity to target organizations with the sole aim of extracting valuable data. Historically, ransomware groups have been known to target active businesses, steal critical data, and encrypt it in an effort to extort a ransom from the company, usually with the expectation […]
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Akira Targets Cipla Pharma with Major Data Theft: 70GB of Sensitive Information Stolen Cipla, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical giants, has fallen victim to a devastating ransomware attack by a group known as Akira. The cyberattack resulted in the theft of a staggering 70GB of sensitive data, causing significant disruption to the company’s operations. Cipla […]
